Benchmark – Societal Trends in Nursing and Patient Education Paper
Select a societal trend that is affecting curriculum in nursing or patient education.
In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, describe how the selected societal trend affects nursing or patient education.
1. Relate the issue to appropriate professional standards and competencies.
2. Explore strategies to enhance the positive affect or minimize the negative affect of the selected issue.
3. Use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed resources less than 5 years old in addition to the course materials. MUST BE ABLE TO HYPERLINK TO THE ARTICLES
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
PAPER & RUBRIC GUIDELINES
1. Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Conclusion summarizes the major points of the paper
2. Selects a societal trend that is currently affecting nursing or patient education.
Selects a historically relevant, currently hot-button societal trend affecting nursing or patient education
3. Describes selected societal trend affecting nursing or patient education
Clearly & comprehensively describes selected trend affecting nursing or patient education
4. Addresses the significance of trend
Clearly & comprehensively addresses the significance of selected trend
5. Relates trend and issue to appropriate professional standards and competencies
Clearly relates issue to appropriate professional standards and competencies
6. Explores strategies to enhance the positive impact or minimize the negative impact of the selected issue
Thoroughly explores strategies to enhance the positive impact or minimize the negative impact of the selected issue
7. Scholarly references Utilizes at least 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed resources less than 5 years old other in addition to course materials
Excellent selection of sufficient & relevant literature (less than 5 years old) at least 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed references used – other than course materials) Uses evidence-based sources when available
Suggested Supplemental References
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Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2016). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (5th ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Halstead, J. A. (2007). Nurse educator competencies: Creating an evidence-based practice for nurse educators. New York, NY: National League of Nursing
